Dog boarding in Aberdeen when you work offshore: the cost of a 14-night rotation

If you work offshore, dog boarding is not a holiday expense. It is a fixed cost that comes round with every rotation. Petme sitters in Aberdeen typically charge £28 to £45 a night for home boarding, so a 14-night trip costs £392 to £630, or £518 at the £37 midpoint. At that length, the nightly rate you settle on matters more than almost anything else. Platform data as of October 2026. Aberdeen's economy has run on North Sea oil and gas since the 1970s, and Aberdeen Heliport is described as one of the busiest commercial heliports in the world (Wikipedia). The same pattern applies to anyone whose work runs in blocks of weeks away.

Fourteen nights at three rates

Each sitter sets their own nightly rate, shown on their profile before you book. This is the Aberdeen band multiplied out for rotation-length stays.

Stay	At £28 a night	At £37 a night	At £45 a night
7 nights	£196	£259	£315
14 nights	£392	£518	£630
21 nights	£588	£777	£945

The £17 gap between the cheapest and dearest night is £238 on a 14-night trip. If you go away several times a year, multiply that again. Comparing two or three sitters properly before the first rotation pays back every time after.

One rotation, priced

You fly out from the heliport for 14 nights and your dog stays with a home boarder at the £37 midpoint.

• 14 nights at £37 comes to £518.
• Owners pay a 0% booking fee on Petme, so £518 is the bill.
• Typical platforms add a booking fee of about £50 on a stay this size, so the same rotation would cost roughly £568 there.
• Cashback of £15.54 is credited after the completed booking, every time a booking completes.

Because the fee is charged on every booking, the difference adds up. A typical-platform fee on each of several rotations a year is money you are not paying on Petme.

Compare sitters on dog boarding in the UK. For walks or visits on your weeks at home, the Aberdeen pet sitter cost guide has those prices.

Setting up boarding that repeats

Rotations change and flights get delayed. Agree these with your sitter once, in writing, and reuse them:

• Your rotation pattern and how much notice you can give for each trip.
• What happens if your return is delayed by a day or two, and the rate for those nights.
• A second contact who can collect your dog if you are stuck offshore.
• How updates reach you, given you may have limited contact while you are away.
• Your vet's details, medication with written doses, and your dog's usual food.

The same sitter for every trip helps your dog too. Ask where they walk: Duthie Park, Hazlehead Park, Seaton Park and the beach are all in the city, and a sitter in Cove Bay, Dyce or Old Aberdeen will have a usual route.

Kennels, small dogs and private boarding

Kennels in and around Aberdeen set their own prices, often per dog per day, and some price by size. If you have a small dog, ask whether that changes the rate. "Private" boarding usually means your dog stays in a sitter's home with few or no other guest dogs, which is how Petme home boarding works. Ask any kennel for a written total for your dates, then compare it with a sitter's.

Licensing in Scotland

In Scotland, dog boarding is licensed by the council under the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963, so in the city that means Aberdeen City Council. The England star-rating scheme does not apply here, so ask a boarder to show you their council licence. Our home boarding licence guide covers the wider UK rules. Petme also has the Protection Plan for eligible vet costs.

Aberdeen dog boarding: FAQ

What are dog boarding prices in Aberdeen?

Petme sitters in Aberdeen typically charge £28 to £45 a night for home boarding, with £37 as the midpoint. A week costs £196 to £315, and 14 nights £392 to £630. Each sitter's rate is shown on their profile before you book.

How much are dog kennels in Aberdeen?

Each kennel sets its own price, often per dog per day, so ask for a written total for your exact dates. If you board regularly for work, ask whether the kennel's terms change for repeat bookings or longer stays.

Are small dog kennels in Aberdeen cheaper?

Some kennels price by size and some charge one rate per dog, so ask each one. A Petme sitter sets one nightly rate for your dog, in a band of £28 to £45 in Aberdeen, shown on the profile before you book.

Is there private dog boarding in Aberdeen?

Yes. Home boarding on Petme means your dog stays in a sitter's house rather than a kennel, at £28 to £45 a night in Aberdeen. Ask how many other dogs will be there and where your dog will sleep.